Kenya is seeking to deepen its ties with Israel, particularly in the areas of technology, innovation, and youth enterprise, to spur economic opportunities. This commitment was reiterated by Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Geoffrey Ruku, during a breakfast meeting.

• CS Ruku highlighted that Kenya aims to become a "startup nation" by leveraging Israeli innovations and partnerships.
• Key organizations involved include the Israeli Embassy and the East Africa–Israel Chamber of Commerce.
• CS Ruku emphasized the urgency of creating jobs for Kenya’s youthful population, with the average age in the country being just 22 years.